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There’s a political push to ban pornography depicting choking. Would this work?

Politicians from the two major parties have suggested adopting laws similar to those in the United Kingdom, but enforcing them would be challenging.

02.09.2026 10

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Heather Douglas

Family violence protection orders can be a lifeline, but the system needs reforming

For victim-survivors, court orders can help save their lives. But the system can be messy, open to abuse and the orders aren’t always enforced.

23.03.2026 30

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Heather Douglas